The Karman Line

The Karman Line by Hungry Robot is a modulating joystick delay and oscillation device designed for glitchy experimentalists and various musical settings. It features a heavily filtered, lo-fi delay line with vinyl-inspired pitch modulation, providing dark and overdriven repeats for creating a deeply textured, lo-fi wall-of-sound. The pedal employs an all-analog, light-based LFO for vinyl-esque pitch modulation, mimicking the sound of slowing down a record player with finger manipulation. The modulation can range from subtle to extreme pitch bending.

The most distinctive aspect of The Karman Line is the implementation of a joystick, where the Y-Axis controls the delay time, creating an audible warp as it is manipulated, while the X-Axis controls the rate of modulation. Additionally, it includes a "Swell" footswitch for creating a ramping volume swell and a "Launch" footswitch for generating ramping oscillation that can be manipulated with the joystick for outer space noises. The pedal's technical specifications are as follows:
- Current Draw: 37 mA
- Dimensions: 5.7” x 4.7”
- Powering: 9V DC - Negative Center - 2.1mm Barrel

The Karman Line is a versatile pedal that offers unique modulation and oscillation capabilities, making it suitable for musicians seeking experimental and atmospheric sounds in their performances or recordings.